Retail Hospital Staff Pharmacist | Baton Rouge, Louisiana

A specialized opportunity is available for an experienced Pharmacist skilled in Medication Therapy Management (MTM) within a specialty MTM environment. This 13-week contract to hire assignment offers the potential for extension or direct hire. The role is remote with an 8.5-hour shift requiring availability between 7:00 and 8:30 a.m. CT, including a 30-minute lunch break, tailored to the candidate's location.

Location: Remote, serving patients with licensure tied to Louisiana and other states

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and dispense drug orders following physician requests, policies, and protocols.
• Interpret and transcribe prescriptions (verbal and written) onto computerized medication profiles accurately.
• Maintain comprehensive and precise patient medication profiles.
• Dispense pharmaceuticals and manage controlled substances records per legal requirements.
• Ensure safe, effective, and cost-conscious drug therapies.
• Monitor drug therapy to identify contraindications, interactions, allergies, and dosage appropriateness.
• Detect, document, and report adverse drug reactions promptly.
• Provide clinical consultation and therapeutic recommendations to medical staff.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and medication use reviews.
• Supervise pharmacy support staff and verify daily pharmacy technician activities.
• Inspect medication storage and maintain inventory quality.
• Deliver professional communication via phone and in-person interactions.

Qualifications:

• Active Louisiana pharmacist license (required).
• Licenses in two or more of the following states preferred: Indiana (IN), Pennsylvania (PA), Connecticut (CT), Wyoming (WY).
• Additional licensure preferred in: California (CA), Minnesota (MN), Missouri (MO), New Mexico (NM), South Carolina (SC), Georgia (GA).
• Prior retail or hospital pharmacy experience.
• Strong knowledge of pharmacy operations and protocols related to medication therapy management.

This role emphasizes independence, accuracy, and a commitment to quality patient care within a regulated environment.

If you hold multiple state licenses and meet the qualifications, seize this rewarding contract-to-hire opportunity to advance your pharmacy career in a dynamic, specialized MTM setting. Apply now to be considered for this exciting role.